Things to see in Alentejo - What to see in Alentejo

Museums in Évora

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The Museu de Evora dates back to 1804, when the archbishop of the city inaugurated a public library to exhibit his collections of

Of Cultural Interest in Castelo de Vide

Jewish Quarter

Castelo de Vide is a beautiful medieval town which is located in the district of Portalegre Alentejo. The Jewish quarter is very c

Museums in Castelo de Vide

Synagogue Museum

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The Jewish community settled in Castelo de Vide, in 1492, shortly after they were expelled from Spain. You will find the museum lo

Churches in Estremoz

Our Lady of the Conception Convent and Church

The construction of this complex, inspired by the Italian Baroque style, started in the year 1697 and before all was a palace, occ

Viewpoints in Vila Nova de Milfontes

Viewpoint of Vila Nova de Milfontes

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When you arrive in this coastal town it seems that you will not find anything special, but when you get to one of the many look-ou

Villages in Portalegre

Portalegre

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Portalegre is a town in the Alto Alentejo which borders Caceres in Spain, Castelo de Vide north with its castle and Marvão with it

Castles in Alegrete

Castle of Alegrete

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If you visit or compass Portalegre different towns of Alentejo, you must not forget to visit Alegrete. At first glance and when it

Gardens in Évora

Jardim de Diana

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Diana's Garden is in the historic center of Évora, near the main attractions of the city like the Cathedral and the Temple of Dian

Beaches in Grandola

Pego Beach

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South of the Peninsula of Troia, Comporta is one of the treasures of Portugal, with wonderful beaches and extensive pine forests j

Villages in Mourão Municipality

Mourão, Alentejo

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Churches in Évora

Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista

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Igreja de Sao Joao Evangelista belonged to the Convent dos Loios, now converted into a hostel. The church has a Manueline style, w

Castles in Castelo de Vide

Castle

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To beter understand Portalegre, I will tell you that the name of this city comes from the union of the words "port" and not becaus

Of Cultural Interest in Moura

Moura

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Churches in Évora

Igreja de Sao Francisco

The Igreja de Sao Francisco is a Manueline Gothic temple from the late sixteenth century. The facade features the emblem of King J

Churches in Évora

Igreja de Santo Antao

San Antao Church is in the center of Évora, in Giraldo Square, and is built on an old Templar church. The facade has two bell towe

Shops in Borba

Antique Shops

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One of the most well-known things about Borba (plus Alentejo wines) is its variety and number of antique shops. In the center of t

Archaeological Sites in Marvao

Ammaia Roman Ruins

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Churches in Évora

Church of Nossa Senhora da Graca

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Grace Church is at rúa de la Misericordia and is noted for its Renaissance façade (considered the first of its kind in the Alentej

Things to do in Alentejo

The top 273 attractions in Alentejo